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Allotriognathi

plural noun
Al·​lot·​ri·​og·​na·​thi | \ əˌlä‧trēˈägnəˌthī\

Definition of Allotriognathi

: an order or suborder of oceanic teleost fishes comprising the opah, the dealfishes, ribbonfishes, and related forms

First Known Use of Allotriognathi

1908, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Allotriognathi

New Latin, from Greek allotrio- (from allotrios strange) + gnathoi, plural of gnathos jaw

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